Step 1

Spread butter on the inside top and bottom of KING’S HAWAIIAN® Sweet Pretzel Pre-Sliced Slider Buns and griddle until a light golden brown.

Step 2

Butterfly each chicken breast into 2 thin portions.

Step 3

Divide each portion into 3 equal pieces, so that you have 18 cuts of chicken.

Step 4

Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour (up to 4 hours) refrigerated and 3 tbsp. of Nashville-style hot seasoning.

Step 5

Heat oil in a large pot to 360°F.

Step 6

Mix corn starch, flour, panko and 2 tbsp. of Nashville-style hot seasoning.

Step 7

Dredge chicken in dry mixture till well coated, then fry to golden brown.

Step 8

Chicken must reach 165°F internal temperature.

Step 9

Mix melted butter, water, and 6 tbsp. Nashville-style hot seasoning together to make a sauce.

Step 10

Brush fried chicken pieces generously in Nashville-style hot seasoning sauce.

Step 11

Place Nashville Hot Fried Chicken on bottom bun and top with pickle, lettuce, and tomato.

Step 12

Pour 2 oz. of ranch dressing into 6 ramekins.

Step 13

DUNK IT.